Organizations Fighting Hunger

Description:

The Rotary Club of Des Moines is part of District 6000 of Rotary International, a not-for-profit, worldwide humanitarian service organization. The mission of Rotary is to provide service to others, to promote high ethical standards and to advance world understanding, goodwill and peace through its fellowship of business, professional and community leaders.

Members of The Rotary Club of Des Moines provide financial support for educational and charitable activities through The Rotary Club of Des Moines Foundation. Activities funded annually by the Foundation include:

• Police, Firefighter, and Educator of the Year Awards
• College scholarships for local high school students
• Read to Lead reading program benefiting local elementary students
• Camperships for youngsters to attend educational and recreational summer camps
• Thanksgiving food baskets for needy families
• Salvation Army donation at Christmas
• Annually award community grants to one or more community projects that reflect The Rotary Club of Des Moines Foundation mission.

The Rotary Club has also organized days of service with the hunger-fighting organization the Outreach Program.

How to Help:

Individuals can support the work of The Rotary Club of Des Moines by becoming members or making a financial donation. Individuals who are interested in learning more are encouraged to contact the club office at info@rotaryclubofdesmoines.org.

Organizations and groups that are interested in exploring partnerships with the Rotary Club of Des Moines are encouraged to contact them through their online form.

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